AFRICA

‘Reconciliation will require robust transitional justice and accountability mechanisms’

Henok Ashagray and Hone Mandefro | ETHIOPIA

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Areas essential to the global climate are being threatened by economic projects’

François Kamate | DRC

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The goal is clear: to silence those who demand accountability and cower others into submission’

Maxie Daniel | KENYA

‘The risks associated with visibility limit LGBTQI+ groups’ ability to oppose the law criminalising homosexuality’

anonymous | MALI

‘Many saw the election as a referendum on unmet expectations and poor governance’

Evelyn Olukeye | GHANA

‘The election of our first female president is an achievement, but the ruling party’s continued dominance raises concerns’

Joram Useb | NAMIBIA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Femicides are not isolated incidents but predictable outcomes of unaddressed gender-based violence’

Judy Gitau | KENYA

‘By framing dissent as disloyalty, the government is stifling legitimate calls for reform’

Oluwafunke Adeoye | NIGERIA

‘This exercise of people power against systemic electoral fraud can inspire others in the region’

Brisky Fanuel Ncube | MOZAMBIQUE

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘This election showed the strength of people’s voice when they refuse to serve the interests of a few’

Dumiso Gatsha | BOTSWANA

SOUTHERN AFRICA